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Gardening for Wildlife expert to speak at garden club meeting

Gardening for Wildlife expert to speak at garden club meeting

Laura Thomas well versed in ecology, native plants and landscape design
COLUMN: Debunking the myth of the so-called 'fire lizard'

COLUMN: Debunking the myth of the so-called 'fire lizard'

Salamanders — there are 11 species found in our region — are easily overlooked, even when at their peak activity, which is early spring
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Watershed moment: Agency 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

Watershed moment: Agency 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

'We were once one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes,' Severn Sound Environmental Association executive director says of southeastern Georgian Bay
Restaurant's For Mom, For Women campaign kicks off May 3

Restaurant's For Mom, For Women campaign kicks off May 3

'This support helps our women build a new life that is free of abuse for themselves and their children,' local official says of State & Main's initiative
Caped crusaders converge at first-ever ComicFEST in Innisfil

Caped crusaders converge at first-ever ComicFEST in Innisfil

'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'Bit of everything': Interest in seed libraries still growing

'The seed library is very popular and our community makes great use of it,' says Essa Township official; neighbouring Springwater hosting educational sessions in May
New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

New book examines enigmatic saint Jean de Brébeuf, mental health

'I tell this story through the eyes of French Jesuit Jean de Brébeuf, who is either a mystic or schizophrenic,' Bourrie says. 'I leave that up to the reader'
THEN AND NOW: Dutton House the historical giant of Mary St.

THEN AND NOW: Dutton House the historical giant of Mary St.

Current owners at No. 30 have committed to preserving the house as important part of the community, says columnist
SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

SUNDAY SEVEN: BarrieToday's top stories of the past week

Cleanup at homeless encampment, new garbage trucks, Honda expansion in Alliston and township councillor reprimand among top headlines